Scientists grow sperm from skin

[Dpoc41]

Scientists have succeeded in making early-stage sperm from human sperm, this technique could potentially help thousands of infertile men, including survivors of childhood cancer, fulfil their dream of fatherhood. Using sperm ‘grown’ from slivers of their skin could one day allow them to father children that are genetically their own. What is more, by unlocking the intricacies of male reproduction, the breakthrough could also lead to new CONTRACEPTIVES and a ‘miracle pill’ to treat infertility. dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2195010/Dream-fatherhood-thousands-infertile-men-step-closer-scientists-grow-sperm-skin.html?ITO=1490

 

[po18guy]

And all manner of other mortal sins.

 

[MartinJordan]

And all manner of other mortal sins.

Absolutely spot on.

MJ

 

[DaveBj]

Scientists have succeeded in making early-stage sperm from human sperm, snip

So, they took human sperm, and made early-stage sperm from it? What would be the point of that?

 

[epan]

This has been done already from stem cells, which can now be obtained from fat. It’s not a big deal.

 

[BListon]

This has been done already from stem cells, which can now be obtained from fat. It’s not a big deal.

Yeah… I agree, the Pope supports adult stem cell research, just not embryonic stem cell research.

 

[marian_love]

So, they took human sperm, and made early-stage sperm from it? What would be the point of that?

I agree. It seems a bit riduculous…maybe it was a typo at the beginning.

 

[ProdglArchitect]

I imagine it was a typo, and he meant sperm from skin, as in the title.

This is walking a dangerous line though… So long as it’s used properly, and only to help people heal, then it’s fine. But we all know it won’t stop there… I supposed all we can do is pray that the technology is used appropriately.